Cllr. M. Anthony

Cllr. B. Morgan

Cllr. V. Price

Cllr. M. Smith

Cllr. C. Posnett

County Councillor Mrs. Morris in attendance

Cllr. R. Bailey

Cllr. A. Williams

Cllr. T.D.R. Williams

The Chairman expressed sympathies to Cllr. Anthony on the death of Brian Anthony.

Thanks were expressed to Cllr. Ashley Williams for taking the last minutes.

The Chairman agreed to sign the minutes of the last meeting.

APPOINTMENT OF NEW CLERK The Chairman said that for the appointment to the post of clerk there had been three applications: Miss Catriona Mirylees, Mrs. Zoe Hood, Mrs. Thelma Miles. It was decided to call a meeting to make a decision. The interviews were to take place at the Hall on Thursday 29 ^th July 1999, at 7pm, 7.15pm and 7.30pm. Other Councillors to be notified.

INFORMATION BOARD Interested parties were asked to resubmit quotes for

1. An 8 x A4 notice board

2. A 16 x A4 double size.

A letter had been received from Powys County Council stating that, for just community matters, no planning was required. However, an advertising board would require planning. Also from Powys Technical Services, a letter stated that the specification should include shatterproof glass, and lockability. Estimates to come back.

So to have a new notice board for the Council only was agreed and passed.

Cllr. B. Morgan had kindly volunteered to photocopy correspondence at Llandrindod. A letter was read out from Miss Jill Fairweather, about the design brief and site layout. There was to be a 6 month investigation into methane seepage on the site. Meantime, negotiations proceed. A development brief prepared by Mr. Burton was submitted together with an outline drawing. The splayed entrance was discussed and Cllr. Anthony asked about re-siting the footpath. Should gas seepage emerge as a problem, a 106 Section to be put on housing. Cllr. Anthony was also against development close to the old tip.

The Chairman: An offer had been made of a site meeting by Mr. Burton. This to include Councillors and the Clyro Preservation Society. This was unanimously carried. Further, it was agreed to write to Jill Fairweather for a suitable meeting and to invite Geoff Mattocks.

ACCESS TO BROOK Cllr. Price suggested writing a letter to the Highways.

Cllr. Smith proposed to leave the matter in abeyance.

Cllr. Price: Highways did establish a right of way and proposal would come up again.

NORFOLK CHINA The Chairman said that there were 6 mug designs. Did people wish mugs or plates to celebrate the Millennium? There were 504 Electors. It would cost £750 to give everyone a mug. There were 282 dwellings. What was the consensus in the village?

Next agenda to discuss mugs or plates.

HAY AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY SUPPORT A report was given by

Cllr. M. Anthony.

PLAY AREA: The Chairman was going to take up the reinstatement of the play area with David Meredith. County Cllr. Morris read out her letter to Mr. Griffiths about planning gain. It was then passed to Cllr. Smith for comment by August 15 ^th 1999.

CLYRO AND DISTRICT ASSOCIATION County Cllr. Morris advised that £400 was available to the Hall Committee for the Millennium Celebrations.

None

RIVER WYE APPLICATION FROM CANOES AND PADDLES A letter from the applicant Jim Gamon to Mrs. Jill Fairweather was read out. Letters of objection were read out from Derek Jones and Patricia Sandercock and also Ann Wheatcroft.

The Chairman stated that cars have been parked on site retrospectively. Cllr. Posnett thought unique view from the bridge would be upset by parking. Other Cllrs. could see no objection and by vote it was agreed not to oppose the application.

NEW PLAY AREA Nothing to be done about this. No planning gain before final planning approval. The Chairman suggested a 4 year rule be adopted on the play area.

THE GETHIN The Chairman reported on the application being turned down. However he thanked County Cllr. Morris for her positive efforts.

YEW TREE This had been cut down. Overhead power cable at Cabalva. Letter sent to County Council.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS

VERGE CUTTING No letter.

ROAD SIGNS Letter to ask Paul Bufton to consider taking down unnecessary signs despoiling Clyro.

CAR PARKING ON THE ESTATE Letter to ask Highways - John Owen - for his advice.

CHANGE OF DATE OF COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETINGS The Chairman suggested the second Tuesday in the month at 8pm. This was agreed and passed.

ENTERTAINMENT LICENCE AT THE BASKERVILLE ARMS This was passed.

MISS SUE WHEELER - £2250 to be raised for South American walk. It was agreed that it was not in Council's brief to donate money outside the Parish.

WELSH OFFICE Wrote asking whether we could nominate a Councillor for the Partnership Council. No interest reported.

5, THE VILLAGE, CLYRO Controversy reported on height of extension. No objection to roof window light.

CLLR. ANTHONY - HOUSE EXTENSION An application for full planning was submitted by Cllr. Anthony for a house extension. There were no objections to this application.

PRESENT Cllr. D. Hood (Chairman) Cllr. V. Price Cllr. A. Williams

Cllr. M. Anthony Cllr. M. Smith

Cllr. B. Morgan Cllr. C. Posnett

APOLOGIES County Councillor Mrs. Morris

The Chairman thanked the visitors for coming

The Chairman signed the minutes of the last meeting.

WALES IN BLOOM The Chairman asked what were the results of the competition. Cllr. Posnett noted that the village was not mentioned in the paper.

INFORMATION BOARD The Chairman: Only 1 quote of interest has been received - from Neil. The Chairman met on Friday 10 ^th Sept. with Glyn Gerrard from the council, who said that the same position as the present board would be acceptable. Also that it was permissible to excavate the pavement for the new posts. The question was raised as to whether planning permission would be required for a new public board.

The Chairman said that Glyn during his visit observed that the roads in Clyro are in poor condition and said that he would move to have them resurfaced. Also that the footpath to the main road from the shop could be resurfaced.

Also that he has also offered to send to the Community Council a list of contact phone numbers of the various council departments in the next 2 weeks.

BUTTERCUP MEADOW The Chairman said that Jill Fairweather has said that when they have the results of the 2 or 3 methane tests which are being carried out, the planning department will tell the Community Council. (The clerk to keep in touch with Jill Fairweather and look up correspondence about the play area.)

CLYRO COMMUNITY COUNCIL FUNDS The Chairman reported that the Community Council still has £400 to spend from the Clyro and District Association. Cllr. Morgan suggested that the funds could be used for a senior citizens' Christmas or New Year celebration. Cllr. Price suggested that the funds could be passed to a millennium committee.

ROAD SIGNS The clerk to write to Paul Bufton requesting a meeting to discuss the road signs in and around Clyro.

CHANGE OF DATE OF COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETINGS The Chairman said that it had been agreed to change the date of meetings to the second Tuesday in the month in order to have more time to consider planning issues. Cllr. Anthony to check that the hall is not double booked on the 2nd Tuesday in December.

AUGUST COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETINGS The Chairman suggested that the Community Council should meet as a matter of course in August, since last month several issues had in fact come up. Cllr. Price pointed out that any additional meeting is always possible, at the Chairman's discretion. The Chairman proposed putting an August meeting in the books. Cllr. Morgan seconded this. This was agreed unanimously.

TREE PLANTING - LETTER FROM MR. WRIGHT The Chairman read out a letter from Mr. Wright about subsidised tree planting. Proposals must be received by the end of September. A discussion ensued. Cllr. Morgan said that trees were planted as part of such a scheme in Clyro 2 years ago and many trees were removed. It was agreed these could be replaced. Cllr. Posnett suggested early cherries. Cllr. Morgan asked: who would look after the trees? Suggestions were raised as to where new trees could be planted. Cllr. Willliams will ask the school if they would like to be involved. The Chairman suggested 5 or 6 trees could be replaced. The site in front of the Texaco petrol station was suggested. The clerk to contact the council to see if it has any objection to this site.

DAFFODILS and WELSH FLAG The Chairman read out a letter from the council about available funds for daffodils and also a Welsh flag. It was agreed that there are enough daffodils in the village, and that making use of these funds last year had been extremely complicated. The clerk to find out further information on having a Welsh Flag.

LICENSING HOURS ON 31 ^ST DECEMBER 1999 - 1 ^ST JANUARY 2000 The Council has extended licensing hours on the night until 2am and has asked for the Community Council's response. The clerk to inform them that the Community Council agrees to the policy.

MILLENNIUM CELEBRATION IN RADNORSHIRE Information from Powys County Council was read out about plans to site stones representing different places in Radnorshire in the park in Llandrindod, and asking for the Community Council's views. Cllr. Anthony felt the Council should consult with the village about this. Cllr.Price offered to donate a stone which could be erected in Clyro instead. The clerk to apologise on behalf of the Community Council, who, as they had not met before the date by which their views were requested, had not responded to this request, and to ask for an update on the project.

REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE SCHOOL GOVERNORS OF CLYRO SCHOOL. Cllr. A. Williams has volunteered to be the Community Council's representative, to succeed ex-Councillor Davis, who has resigned. He was proposed by the Chairman, and seconded by Cllr. Smith, and elected. The clerk to write to the school to tell them.

BANK MANDATE All councillors present signed the new mandate forms from the bank.

SECRETARIAL EQUIPMENT It was agreed to allot £100 for secretarial equipment including a filing cabinet for the Council records etc. which are at present in cardboard boxes. The clerk was given permission to spend this sum.

COMMUNITY COUNCIL FUNDS Funds are available for spending at present. Until the Community Council knows what contribution will be due towards election costs last May, however, it is impossible to say whether or not the next precept should be reviewed.

PADDLES AND PEDDLES. An amendment, regarding inclusion of an access track, to the original planning application, has been received by the Planning Department. This was read out. There was to have been a meeting on 1 ^st September regarding this application but it has apparently been deferred, as neither Hay Council nor the National Park had been consulted.

At the last meeting of the Community Council this application (before the amendment) was passed with 4 councillors in favour, 2 against. The Chairman said that the letter of consent was sent to the County Council, and Jill Fairweather in conversation with the Chairman acknowledged that it had been received. In spite of this, it was reported that the council stated at a meeting that no Clyro Community Council response had been received. Cllr. Anthony said that he was not at all happy about this. Cllr. Morgan suggested that in future copies of all letters to the Planning Department be sent also to County Cllr. Morris.

It was noted that Hay Council was not in favour of this application.

CHURCH VIEW, CLYRO. This application has been amended so that the roofline cannot be seen from the Painscastle road. The Chairman asked for Councillors' comments. All felt the application was fine before the amendment. This to be conveyed to the Planning Dept.

BOATSIDE This planning application was received since the last meeting of the Community Council. It was circulated amongst the Councillors, whose comments were sent to Llandrindod. Comments have been requested by Llandrindod. The Community Council has been asked to clarify whether or not they have a formal objection to this application. The application has also been amended such that the proposed building is back on the original footprint. The clerk to reply that "the Community Council has no objection to the amended plan."

AGENDA Cllr. Anthony requested that planning matters be moved to the front of the agenda in future, after "Matters Arising" for the public's benefit. This was unanimously agreed.

FOREST PARK - HEDGES Cllr.Price said that there was a problem with overgrown and overhanging hedges at Forest Park Caravan Park. Cllr. Anthony said that the Highways Dept. would take care of it, to which Cllr. Price replied that a letter was sent to them last year about the hedged but nothing had happened. The clerk to write to Glyn Gerrard.

FOREST PARK CARAVANS Correspondence between Pat Sandercock and the County Council, regarding her allegation that caravans are on the Forest Park site longer than they should be, was read out. The Chairman said that he would ring Jill Fairweather.

CLYRO - HAY ROAD - VERGES Cllr. Anthony said that the verges on the Clyro to Hay road needed attention, pedestrians being forced to walk in the road because of overhanging hedges, nettles etc. Glyn Gerrard to be asked about this.

Cllr. Morgan asked that Glyn Gerrard be asked to look at the parking situation on the estate when he next comes to Clyro.

It was reiterated that Planning should be moved forward in the agenda.

PRESENT Cllr. D. Hood (Chairman) Cllr. V. Price

Cllr. M. Anthony Cllr. M. Smith Cllr. A. Williams

Cllr. B. Morgan Cllr. C. Posnett Cllr. T.D.R. Williams

County Councillor Mrs. Morris

APOLOGIES

Cllr. Bailey, who is ill

The Chairman signed the minutes of the last meeting.

COUNTY COUNCILLOR Mrs. MORRIS'S REPORT Mrs. Morris apologised for having to leave the meeting early. For this reason, her report was moved to the top of the agenda.

PLAY AREA Mrs. Morris's letter of 24 ^th September to Mr. Foster, principal housing officer, was read out. Mr. Foster has replied that he regrets they are unable to undertake all the work she asked to be done on the play area because their funds are for council housing matters only. The grass will be cut once more this season however. (It has been cut once only this year.)

The clerk to write on behalf of the Council backing this request from Mrs. Morris.

BUTTERCUP MEADOW Mrs. Morris has received a letter from Jill Fairweather about Planning Gain, and she raised the question of the developer doing something about the field. Mrs. Morris stated also that she had heard verbally and unofficially from Jill Fairweather that there was no need for fuss about the gas at the site. Cllr Price commented that it is the maintenance of the play area which is the problem.

The clerk to write to Jill Fairweather (who has not contacted the Council) to ask again for an update as we understand that there is now new information available about the methane testing. The Chairman will sign this.

MILLENNIUM CELEBRATION IN RADNORSHIRE Mrs. Morris: At the Liaison meeting of Radnorshire, it was decided that the standing stone project at Pen-y-Bont common is to go ahead. If the Community Council wishes to contribute, costs will be about £70. This will enable the Council to determine the inscription etc. on the Clyro stone. If the Council does not wish to contribute, a stone will be placed on the common for Clyro anyway, and Clyro would have no say in the inscription. A local stone could be taken. The Chairman asked what the dimensions of the stones were to be. He was in favour of the scheme.

PADDLES AND PEDDLES Mrs. Morris reported that the planning committee has recommended that the applicant should submit a new application; so many conditions having been recommended in connection with the existing one. This means that the Council will have another chance to look at it.

ROAD SIGNS The Chairman said that he had met with Paul Bufton about the road signs in Clyro. The intention is now to remove the "new island" signs. These will be replaced with smaller road narrowing signs. Owners will be asked to remove the unofficial private signs in the village. Brown signs, which must be paid for, are permissible. Therefore the majority of unofficial signs will go. The other signs can be made smaller. This to be decided by the Highways Dept.

The clerk to write a letter of thanks once we know what he has decided.

PARKING IN CASTLE VIEW Mrs. Morris brought up this topic. The Chairman had talked with Glyn Gerrard who has said that a written application is necessary. The Chairman proposed that extra parking be requested; Cllr. Morgan seconded it. The Chairman asked if the Council wished to approach the Highways officially for appraisal and advice. Cllr. Price commented that it wasn't government policy to provide carparks. People should just be more responsible. This was better than double yellow lines and traffic wardens. Cllr. T. Williams said also that these measures spoil villages and kill shops.

THE CLYRO - HAY PATH This has now been cut. Mrs. Morris feels the path needs kerbing, but understands that this could cost more than £9,000. For the Millennium a path has been mooted from Llowes to Clyro. Cllr. A. Williams said he thought maintenance on it is necessary. Glyn Gerrard has said that he doubted there would be the money to kerb it but that he would 'have to keep an eye on it' next year.

INFORMATION BOARD The quotation from Neil Hood remains the only one. Long discussion ensued about whether this new board should be in addition to, or a replacement for, the additional one, bearing in mind both the need for space, and the appearance of the village. Cllr. T. Williams thought a firm tender was needed before a vote could be taken. The clerk therefore to post a request for tenders for the notice board: hardwood, 16 X A4 size, lockable, with toughened glass. The tenders to be in by the next meeting of the Council. (November). Proposed: Cllr. T. Williams, Seconded: Cllr. Price. Agreed.

For a replacement noticeboard, with 4 doors, for use also by the village: Proposed: Cllr. T. Williams, Seconded: Cllr. Price. For: 5, with 2 Abstentions.

ROAD SURFACES,VERGES The Chairman said that Glyn Gerrard is moving to have the road resurfaced in the village. The wearing course on the pavements, especially on Castle Estate, also needs attention.

FOREST CWM This to be raised at the next meeting of the Community Council.

KILVERT ROOM EXTENSION TO ASHBROOK HOUSE Councillors and the public read copies of a provisional proposal from Ashbrook House, who are asking for letter of support from the Council for the project. The Chairman said that he would be in favour of it, and Cllr. A. Williams felt Kilvert is the village's biggest asset. Questions of access and parking were raised, but there being no actual plans to consider yet, it was suggested that a letter be written offering support in principle. Proposed by Cllr. Morgan, Seconded: Cllr. Smith. All in favour. The clerk to write a letter of support.

TREE PLANTING Steve Packer has passed on to the appropriate department our enquiry about planting on the land in front of the Texaco garage, saying also that Clyro should go ahead with the proposal to plant trees in the meantime. Cllr. Smith proposed planting yew trees for the Millennium. Cllr. A. Williams reported that the school governors will discuss it at their next meeting on 2 ^nd November.

ARTS AND CULTURAL SERVICES A survey has been received from the department.

AMBULANCE SERVICES A report has been received about changes to the services.

WELSH FLAG 50% funding is available to buy a Welsh dragon flag, but not the flagpole. Cllr. Anthony said he would ask the vicar about the possibility of flying the flag from the church tower. A suitably sized flag would probably cost about £43. Proposed: Cllr. Price; Seconded: Cllr. A. Williams. Carried unanimously.

CLYRO COURT ENTERTAINMENT LICENCE ON 31 ^ST DEC.1999 - 1 ^ST JAN. 2000 The Community Council has been asked for its response to Clyro Court's application for extended hours for public entertainment to 5am on 1 ^st January 2000. Cllr. Morgan proposed a reply to say that the Council has no objection to this application. Seconded by Cllr. Smith. Passed unanimously.

MEETING OF RADNORSHIRE COUNCILS IN MARCH A letter has been received asking for delegates from the Council, and matters Clyro wishes to raise at the meeting. It was decided to reply that two representatives from Clyro will attend, and to ask for questions to be raised about inconsistencies of planning in this area.

None arising

THE ROAD SCHEME Cllr. Posnett asked if there were any support to have the bollards on the main road at each end of the village removed chiefly for safety, but also for visual, reasons. Differing opinions were expressed about whether or not the bollards had succeeded in calming the traffic, or whether they were simply a hazard. This to be put on the agenda for the next meeting. Paul Bufton to be asked to come to the meeting, or preferably to meet one day on the road to talk about this.

PARKING - PAINSCASTLE ROAD Cllr. Smith said that cars parked on the Painscastle Road by the turning to Begwyns Bluff are obscuring the view for traffic turning out onto the road, which is a hazard. It is not actually illegal to park here. This to be on the agenda for next month, and the clerk to write to Pentwyn School to ask if staff could park in the carpark rather than the road in order to assist the flow of traffic.

PIANO Cllr. Anthony said that the piano (the property of the Community Council) needs attention. The clerk to ask the school's piano tuner to look at it and get a quote for work needed.

FLAGPOLE When a Union Flag was flown from the church previously it caught on the weather cock and was destroyed according to Mrs. Pratchett. Cllr. Anthony to find out what size flag would be safe.

CLYRO-HAY PATH In response to a Councillor's comment that hardly anyone used this path, the meeting was told that people did use the path, and that the village had been very pleased to have it, (although some who were in favour of it had since left).

FOOTPATH FROM THE CHURCH GATE Mrs. Smith asked that the slippery slope from the church gate over the village green be gravelled, or something similar done, as it is dangerous.

PRESENT Cllr. D. Hood (Chairman) Cllr. V. Price

Cllr. M. Anthony Cllr. M. Smith Cllr. A. Williams

Cllr. B. Morgan Cllr. C. Posnett Cllr. T.D.R. Williams

Ms. Jill Fairweather and Mr. Steve Packer, Powys Planning Department.

Mr. Roger Tweedale, Independent Planning Consultant

APOLOGIES

Cllr. Bailey and County Councillor Mrs. Morris

The Chairman signed the minutes of the last meeting.

BUTTERCUP MEADOW - An amended planning application for 19 houses on this site having been submitted, this discussion followed on from a meeting of Clyro residents, where they were invited to voice their opinions and questions.

Mr Tweedale suggested a meeting between the developers and the Community Council. He would help by liaising with the new Clyro Forum, to create an appropriate development guidance brief for the village. Mr. Packer said that the offer of a meeting had been made some time ago by the developers, so that this request should be made as soon as possible by the Community Council. Mr. Packer and Ms. Fairweather would come to this meeting if necessary. It was suggested that a sub-committee of perhaps 9 people should be set up to facilitate the process. Mr. Packer said a strong recommendation was needed from the Community Council.

Cllr. A. Williams brought up the matter of phasing of the development. Ms. Fairweather agreed that this would be appropriate. It had been discussed already with the developers, but, as the site was to be sold on, they were unable to set this up. Cllr. Posnett asked: could luxury houses be built on this land? Mr. Packer replied that this would be acceptable, as in Clyro there is no apparent need for affordable housing. A mix of housing is preferred according to the local plan.

Mr. Tweedale asked what would be the view of the local authority towards a supplementary planning document for the village. Mr. Packer thought they would be very happy about it. A 2-way process is seen to be necessary, as some people feel they were not consulted on the local plan. Consultation on the new unitary development plan is now starting up. The Chairman reported that 3 Cllrs. in fact went to the first consultation meeting last week.

CASTLE KINSEY Barn conversion. The plan was passed round for Councillors to see. The Chairman pointed out that more time is needed to look at plans. Mr. Packer said that to send policy papers out with plans would be a lot of work. Also that the County Surveyor has recommended refusal of this application because of access and visibility problems. 2 letters have been received by the planning department against this application. Cllr. Posnett proposed a site meeting for Councillors. Seconded by Cllr. Morgan. Agreed, for Saturday 13 ^th Nov. at 11am. Cllrs. to meet at the village hall. Mr. Packer said that the last date for response would be 23/24 ^th November.

Cllr. Price thought that there was time for Cllrs. to go to see planning application sites if they wished, between receiving the agenda for the next Community Council Meeting, and the meeting itself.

THE OAKS, PAINSCASTLE Alterations for disabled access. Cllr. Anthony thought this should be supported 100%. Ms. Fairweather said this application will improve the appearance of the building. Cllr. Anthony proposed acceptance; Cllr. T. Williams seconded; Carried.

ROSE COTTAGE, CLYRO Full change of use to single dwelling house requested in place of annexe status for new part. Cllr. Posnett proposed that this site be visited on Saturday morning before a response is given by the Council. This was agreed.

UPPER PEN-Y-FOREST FARM Barn conversion and

UPPER PEN-Y-FOREST FARM Farmhouse These to be visited on Saturday. The clerk to obtain permission before then from the owners for Councillors to go onto the land for that purpose.

PADDLES AND PEDDLES Ms. Fairweather told the meeting that she has no additional information at present. The applicant has been asked to submit further details on landscaping and access. An amended application will be submitted and sent to the Community Council to look at.

TREEPLANTING The County Council have ordered a dozen broadleaved trees for Clyro. We are still awaiting word on the possibility of planting on the land in front of the Texaco garage. Cllr A. Williams reported that the school is keen to have 4 or 5 trees.

INFORMATION BOARD No new tenders have been received. Cllr. Morgan brought a brochure from BOSS, from which a suitable noticeboard was chosen. The Chairman proposed purchase of noticeboard @ £250 + VAT. Cllr. Williams seconded it. Unanimous vote in favour. Cllr. Morgan with the clerk to order and pay for it.

WELSH FLAG Cllr. Anthony has obtained permission from the vicar to fly the flag from the church. The clerk to determine with him a suitable size for the flag.

FOREST CWM CARAVAN PARK The Chairman read out a letter from Mrs Jackson expressing her disquiet about the increasing size of the site. Mr. Packer reported that the campsite is being monitored. The original planning approval for the site, given in the 60's or 70's, was not so particular as would be given nowadays. There is no time limit on occupation of the caravans on the site. It is required that the inhabitants have another home elsewhere. (Nowadays there is a distinction between holiday homes and homes.) The Planning Department are unable to take planning permission away, where it has been granted. The Department are in contact with the owner.

THE ROAD SCHEME the Highways department have written promising a reply to the Council's October letter requesting a meeting to discuss the bollards. A letter from Mrs. Sue Williams was read out, stating her reasons for wanting to keep the bollards, which are that they slow the traffic, make turning out onto the main road safer, and making crossing the road safer for children. She said that a number of parents of schoolchildren agreed with this. This to be put on the December meeting agenda.

PARKING - PAINSCASTLE ROAD No reply has been received from Pentwyn school about parking on the Painscastle road. This to go on the agenda for December.

CLYRO FORUM A letter was read out from Eugene Fisk, requesting £100 from the Coummunity Council for the Clyro Forum, to set in motion the preparation of a Village Plan for Clyro. This donation was proposed by Cllr. Morgan, seconded by Cllr. Smith. Passed unanimously.

The Clyro Forum will let the Council know once they have opened a National Saving account to receive the donation.

MILLENNIUM CELEBRATION IN RADNORSHIRE The siting of standing stones at Penybont common is to go ahead, but the aim is now to have the project completed by midsummer, not 1 ^st January 2000. The stones are to stand about 1 metre high. The clerk to keep in touch with developments. No further steps were taken about erecting a stone in Clyro.

YOUTH WORK Cllr. Morgan took to read a report from the council on local youth work. To be on the December agenda.

AIR ASSESSMENT A report has been received from Powys on the levels throughout the county of toxic gases. Cllr. A. Williams took this to read. To be on the December agenda.

KIRSTY WILLIAM'S LETTER about the reported plans of Labour to disband Community Councils was read out. It was decided that no action was necessary.

MILLENNIUM FUND Cllr. Posnett offered to read information about the Fund.

WRVS REQUEST FOR FUNDING which would be used in this area. Cllr.Morgan proposed a donation of £50. Seconded Cllr. Smith. Carried.

None arising

None arising

There being no other business,

Eugene Fisk asked whether Millennium Funds might be available to purchase a village carpark.

PRESENT Cllr. V. Price (Vice Chairman)

Cllr. M. Smith Cllr. A. Williams

Cllr. C. Posnett

County Councillor Margaret Morris

APOLOGIES Cllr. D. Hood, Chairman Cllr. Morgan

The Vice Chairman read the minutes of the last meeting and made an amendment.

BUTTERCUP MEADOW - This discussion followed on from a meeting of the Clyro Community Council sub-committee with Mr. Burton, agent to the owner of the site, and Jill Fairweather, from the planning department.

Mrs. Morris brought up the subject of the Play Area, which had not been discussed at the previous meeting. Because this would be expensive to maintain, it was suggested that the clerk write to the owner to ask if she would consider offering the Castle Tump in place of the Play Area, as a planning gain. Proposed by Cllr. Price; seconded and carried unanimously.

PADDLES AND PEDDLES A revised planning application has been considered by the Community Council. This application has been deferred by the County until the January planning meeting because letters of objection were still being received on the day of the December meeting. Mrs. Morris reported that the applicant had complied with all requests made of him in the preparation of this amended application, but Councillors had various objections to it in connection with the loss of the lay-by necessitated by the revised access to the site, the apparent increase in volume of vehicles and "paraphernalia" allowed to be stood on the site since the previous application, and the landscaping, which was felt to be insufficient to protect the only unspoilt approach to Hay remaining. The Community Council voted 5 in favour (including 2 votes by proxy) with one vote1 against it, of the following response to be returned to the Planning Department, which was proposed by Cllr. A. Williams, seconded by Cllr. Smith:-

The Community Council propose that the application in its present form be turned down because they do not want to see the lay-by removed; they do not want any physical development on the Clyro side of the river; and because the landscaping proposed is inadequate.

TREEPLANTING The trees have arrived from the Council. Those which are not planted by the school will be planted along the by-pass to replace those which were previously planted and removed.

INFORMATION BOARD The new information board has arrived. The Vice Chairman thanked Cllrs. Smith and Morgan for putting it up.

WELSH FLAG The Vice Chairman signed a cheque for the flag, which will delivered on receipt of payment.

THE ROAD SCHEME the Highways department have not yet replied to the Community Council's October letter requesting a meeting to discuss the bollards, despite a telephone call from the clerk.

PARKING - PAINSCASTLE ROAD No reply has been received from Pentwyn school about parking on the Painscastle road, but Cllr. Smith reported that the situation has improved. He recommended that no further action be taken now. He also reported that people drive excessively fast down the hill here. The road also narrows here, which is a problem. The clerk was instructed to write to Glyn Morgan of the Highways Dept. about this.

THE PIANO in the Village Hall has been serviced and tuned to concert pitch.

POWYS AIR QUALITY REPORT This has been read by Cllr. A. Williams, who reported that none of the problems in it were relevant to the Clyro area.

FOREST CWM CARAVAN PARK It was felt that in view of Steve Packer's comments in November about the site, that no useful action can be taken by the Community Council at this point.

WRVS REQUEST FOR FUNDING A letter of thanks for the £50 donation sent to them, was read out from the WRVS.

ELECTORAL REGISTER The draft new electoral register has been received. The Community Council were asked for comments. Cllr. Price commented that the last register had included names of some who were below the age of voting. However, there was very little time to return comments before the last date for objections (16 ^th December).

RADNOR CITIZENS' ADVICE BUREAU A request for funds has been received. The clerk to find out whether Clyro made a donation to them last year.

HEALTH REPORT It was decided to defer this until the January meeting, there being few Councillors present.

WELSH TOURIST BOARD AND TRANSPORT STRATEGY REPORT Cllr Posnett volunteered to read these reports which have been received, before the next meeting.

COMMUNITY COUNCIL FUNDS AND BUDGET This topic was deferred to the January

meeting.

MODEM Cllr. Smith said that Cllr. Morgan has suggested that the Community Council

should buy a modem for the clerk's use with the money which would have been spent on a filing cabinet, had the Chairman not provided one. The modem would be very useful in communicating with the County Council, etc. The clerk to talk to Cllr. Morgan about the possibility of accessing county funds for this.

TELEGRAPH POLE AT THE PAINSCASTLE ROAD/RHOSGOCH JUNCTION The Vice Chairman and Mrs. Morris discussed the dangerous siting of this pole at the junction. Mrs. Morris said that she would find out from the Council what could be done about it.

There being no other business, and no members of the public being present, the Vice Chairman thanked all who had come to the meeting and